(Photo : Richard Pelham/Getty Images) RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Francis Ngannou appears to be like on after defeat in opposition to Anthony Joshua following the Heavyweight struggle between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou on the Knockout Chaos boxing card on the Kingdom Arena on March 08, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
British boxer Anthony Joshua swiftly dismantled former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou of their extremely anticipated boxing match on Friday, March 8, on the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
After the transient two-round bout, which was totally dominated by the 34-year-old, he imparted a chunk of recommendation to the French-Cameroonian for his boxing profession.
“Don’t leave boxing, don’t do it,” Joshua was overheard telling Ngannou as they gave one another mutual respect.
Despite his overwhelming victory, Joshua envisioned a shiny future for Ngannou within the sport.
“[Ngannou] can come again. He’s two fights in and he fought the best. He’s a great fighter. It’s up to him,” Joshua stated through the post-fight interview.
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Anthony Joshua dominates Francis Ngannou
Joshua utterly managed the struggle, scoring three knockdowns in opposition to Ngannou. The first knockdown occurred within the first spherical with a strong proper straight, from which the Cameroonian managed to get better.
The two-time unified heavyweight champion concluded the bout within the second spherical, initially flooring Ngannou with a potent proper hook.
Despite the MMA fighter getting again up, nonetheless disoriented, Joshua sealed the victory with a brutal proper straight that despatched him crashing to the canvas, unconscious.
There was preliminary concern as Ngannou was unable to rise to his ft instantly, however he later regained consciousness and obtained oxygen whereas seated on his stool.
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